medical volunteering in south & central america
a continent of fiery spirit & astounding landscapes
Medical volunteering in South and Central America is the perfect way to experience a new and exciting country on your gap year or career break. Whether you are working with HIV/AIDS or malaria patients in South and Central America or assisting in the delivery of high quality treatment in a different area of medicine, you have the opportunity to make a significant addition to the life and work of a hospital or clinic which will value and appreciate your contribution in a profession that, more than any other, values teamwork. Frontier's medical volunteering programs in South and Central America provide high quality work experience which is essential if you are planning to go into the medical profession.
Our medical volunteering internships need varying levels of previous experience before you travel in South and Central America, so always check before you apply!
Check out our medical volunteering expeditions in South and Central America and find out how you can get involved:
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Prepare for a career in medicine in this small but fascinating South American country. Assist with running a hospital or clinic, and explore the sights and sounds of Ecuador.
latest review ...""I did have a good time this weekend, as I was able to explore in my free time. I have..."
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Region:
The Americas
Activity:
Medical
Duration:
2 weeks +
Project Code:
ECM
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Work closely with medical professionals, assisting in a variety of tasks to provide an improved quality of life for local people of Buenos Aires.
latest review ..."I’m going to start studying medicine and I always wanted to volunteer in a different countr..."
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Region:
The Americas
Activity:
Internship
Duration:
5 weeks
Project Code:
AMV
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Help rebuild the indigenous communities of the Secwepemc people and immerse yourself within their culture amidst the unspoiled beauty of British Columbia!
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Region:
The Americas
Activity:
Community
Duration:
4 weeks
Project Code:
CII
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Work side-by-side with local medical professionals to gain an insight into healthcare services in the Dominican Republic.
latest review ...""Peaceful village, friendly people, good travel possibilities, good experiences to help deve..."
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Region:
The Americas
Activity:
Partner
Duration:
4 Weeks +
Project Code:
DRC
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Work side-by-side with local medical professionals to gain an insight into healthcare services in the Dominican Republic.
latest review ...""Peaceful village, friendly people, good travel possibilities, good experiences to help deve..."
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Region:
The Americas
Activity:
Medical
Duration:
4 weeks +
Project Code:
DRM
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Take part in the medicine and healthcare programme at the local hospital in Santa Elena, observing and assisting the doctors and nurses as they help the local community.
latest review ..."Every day was an exciting, new experience at the hospital. I got to learn, see, and do things I n..."
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Region:
The Americas
Activity:
Medical
Duration:
4 week +
Project Code:
VZH
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Combat the inadequate levels of health education and awareness that are found in the deprived favelas of Brazil, a country bursting with excitement and effervescence.
latest review ..."
I wanted to visit places and meet the people not as a tourist but from within the syst..."
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Region:
The Americas
Activity:
Medical
Duration:
3 weeks +
Project Code:
BZH
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